Legal Status of EPT in California
EPT
is permissible.
| I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) | Cal. Health & Safety Code § 120582. |
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| II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) | |
| III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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| IV. Legislative bills or prospective regulations concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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| V. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable practices (including EPT) (Explanation) |
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| VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) | |
| VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) | Statutory authority expressly authorizes EPT for the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections as determined by the State Department of Health Services. |
| Status as of January 1, 2007 | |
Legend
supports the use of EPT
negatively affects the
use of EPT
EPT
is permissible
EPT
is potentially allowable
EPT is
prohibited
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